On Feb. 9, the Microsoft Surface Pro will finally deliver the full Windows 8 suite to consumers, months after the Surface RT arrived on the scene to a lukewarm reception, reports CNN. To commemorate the occasion, the company has launched its marketing campaign, starting with a promotional video detailing the new laptop-tablet hybrid's powerful specs and sensitive touch screen.
Whereas the Surface RT uses a scaled-back version of Windows 8, the Pro takes full advantage of Microsoft's new operating system, and adds a pressure-sensitive stylus to the mix. The new ad touts that "the highly responsive screen captures your notes and drawings in the finest detail."
Critics praised the Surface RT for its sturdy build and experimental vibe, but panned the dearth of apps on the platform and its inability to keep up with traditional laptops for work-related tasks. With the Surface Pro's enhanced specs, performance related issues will likely subside, but familiar concerns about developer support for Microsoft's online marketplace will surely crop up once more.
The Surface Pro features a multi-touch 10.6-inch screen with a 1920x1080 resolution, Intel Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, USB 3.0, an integrated Intel GPU, up to 128GB of memory, and a new pressure sensitive pen tailored for graphic artists and image editing software. The Pro comes in both 64GB and 128GB flavors, priced respectively at $899 and $999
In contrast, the Surface RT also sports a 10.6-inch screen, but only displays at a 1366x768 resolution. A quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, 2GB of RAM fill out both 32GB and 64GB versions of the device.
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